West Henderson High

3600 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/whh/

1,087 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Henderson High School, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, is a prominent secondary institution within the Henderson County Public Schools system. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes college and career readiness while encouraging students to participate in a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations.

The school is known for its "Falcon" pride and its dedication to maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. With a curriculum designed to challenge students through various Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, West Henderson aims to prepare graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce. By balancing strong instructional standards with a robust sense of school spirit and community engagement, West Henderson High School remains a cornerstone of the Hendersonville area, focused on the holistic development of its student body.

1,087

Total Students

68.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Henderson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	828
Hispanic	169
Black	30
Asian	19
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
828 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
169 (15.5 %)
Two or More
37 (3.4 %)
Black
30 (2.8 %)
Asian
19 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henderson County Schools
Phone:	(828)891-6571
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/whh/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 275

Grade 10 293

Grade 11 275

Grade 12 244